Evening Star Newspaper, September 16, 1857, Page 2

_EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY.......-.-September 16, 1857. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS, The Intelligencer, discussing the attitude of extreme politicians, North and South, says : && We observe that many of our contemporaries, oth in the North and in the South. continue to make the political complications of Kansas the theme of comment, and to find in them the un- failing t of sectional strife and bitterness. For ourselves, we confess toa hearty weariness ‘with the controversy, which, even if conducted 4n the best possible spirit, would before this have ‘began to pall upon ourtaste. But when to the ceaseless iteration of the same commonp! on this subject is added the fact that these latter generally revolve within the same narrow circle of cogent A eee to which each party indi- cates respectively its allegiance, the lamation * fasely poured forth becomes obnoxious in a double sense, and isendued with a two-fold power of tedium, which, whatever may be the nerve of others, we find it impossible to resist in a of these daily homilies and Jere- miads."* The editor evidently rejoiced over the fact ex-Governor Ransom, the Democratic nominee tor Congress in Kansas, disavows sympathy with the pro-slavery cause, and electioneers wholly on the plea that he runs as the national Demo- cratic candidate The Unron protests that in coupling the In- telligencer. not long since, with “ the new party of plunder,”’ it intended no personal disrespect to its friend whoconduet that journal. It calls to mind the late earnest efforts of the Jnte/ii- gencer to secure that party's success in Vir- ginia, however, as evidence of its affiliation with and sympathy for it. The Union also illustrates the fact that inter-party feuds inva- riably lead to defeat and the disappointment of all concerned in them by instancing the fate of the Democracy of New York for some years past; and also rejoices over the dawn of the day seeing the party in that State again an unit, rag eer (> Yellow Fever broke out at Key West on the Sth instant, and there were fifteen cases inall Mrs. Maxwell, wife of Dr. Maxwell. of the Ma- rine Hospital, is the only death reported. U7 On Saturday morning an attempt to smoke out Mosquitoes from some buildings was made at Newortville, near Bristol, R.I_. by burning straw intbem. The experiment was eminently suc- cessful, for the buildings were set on fire, and together with the mosquitoes, were entirely de- stroyed. From Mexico.—The old Tehuantepec Transit grants have been canceled by the Mexican Gov- ernment, and 2 new and favorable one made with the Louisiana Company, as recently organized. Yemoving all the objectionable features of the old grants. The new grant cedes only sufficient lands for the uses of the company. The papers were signed on the Sth insf. D> From J. Shillington we have the October number of the New York Journal, containing a Jarge amount of literary and other matter, abund- antly illustrated From Shillington we have also Graham's Mag azine for October, the Editor's Table of which i, particularly rich. Also, from the same, Peterson’s National Mag- azine for October, in which we notice a tale, by Mrs. Southworth Maine Evectiox.—Keturns from 13 towns foot up as follows :—Morrill 24.550, Smith 17,925, —giving a Republican majority of 6,925. The Vote last year stood, for the same towns: am- din 32,368, Wells 19,913, Patten 3,577—giving Hamlin a jmajority of 10,378. The Republican loss, therefore, is3,45¢. The average vote in these towns falls short of last year 12.553. The Legis- jatare is overwhelmingly Republican in both branches. Morri!l’s majority in the State will be from 10,000 to 12, 000. IP The New York Court of Oyer and Termi- ner on Monday fixed next Monday week for the trial of Mrs. Cunningham on the bogus baby charge, although her counsel wished it delayed until the next term. Mrs. Cunningham looked sad, but hopeful. As usual, she was dressed in mourning, and her features were draped ina heavy black veil. She plead not guilty. The court appointed ex-Judge Whitling to try the case for the people, instead of the District Attor- ney, that functionary being somewhat impli- cated. Tue Nationat Horse Snow ‘he National exhibition of horsesat Springfleid, Mass., under the auspices of the Hamden County Agricultural Society and the authorities of the « field commences on the Suth of Sept f instant and closes on the Jd of October. The premium dist, amounting to $2,500, is open toexibitors from the United States and the Canadas. From the great success which attended this show in 1554, there is no doubt but tfle present one will attract general attention among the breeders and admi- rers of the horse throughout the country. Tur Metnopist Cucacu Souru.—it appears from a late number of the Christian Advocate and Journal, that the late Wesleyan Conference of En- gland refused to receive a preacher of ME. Charch South. They did not doubt the Christian character and respectable standing of this gentle- man, but it seems that, whilst other Conferences of the United States are admitted to brotherly communion with the British Wesleyan Confer- ence, the entree to that body is denied to the cler- wy of the M.E. Church South. The reason as- signed for this in the Advocate, is that the Metho- dist Church South, is now in spirit and practice a@ pro-slavery Chorch f Spring- Tax Revowvrios ix St - Dowtxeo.—By aa ar rival from Turk’s Island, we have files of the Royal Standard to the 20th instant, containing in- teresting details of the revolution now in pro- gress in the Dominican republic of St. Domingo, toremove President Baez and restore Santana The Baez party, being hard pressed, had formed an alliance with the Emperor Sonlouque, who had despatched assistance to his ally. The Reyal Standard, of the 22d instant says: “By the sloop Seatlower, from Port Platta, we have advices from that piace to the 17th instant. From a correspondent we learn that the revolu- tion is now drawing neiaiy to a close. The whole of the repubiic, with the exception of the eity has declared in favor of the new government ‘They have an army of *.000 men encamped be- fore the walls of the city of St. Domingo. and ad- vices this moment received from the generals in command state that they were in communication ‘with parties inside the walls, and hourly expect- ed the inbabitants to declare in their favor. Baez had retreated to the fortress ; guns were heard fir- ing. and it was supposed they were fighting a themselves « vices have also been received that Soulou- que was assembling a large force on the northern frontiers “We have also been favored with a translation of the latest Prociama of the Provisional Gov- ernment of the Republic, directed to the people and thearmy, and dated from the National Pal- ace, at Santiago, on the 16th of August. ‘This proclamation very vividly sets forth the opin.on which the new Government e1 tains of their late President, the traitor Baez; and, if the state- ments as to the progress which has been made by the revolutionists towards forming a new Gov- ernment are correct, be will soon have to quit the position be bh wilfully abused.”” PERSONAL. ---. Washington Irving is gathering the ma- terials for fe of Kit Carson ---- Mrs. Mowatt Ritchie bas a new work in as so has “Grace Greenwood,” Mrs Lippin- re .--. Ex-Governor Jose arrived in Baltimore on > Baruum's ph Johnson, of Virginia, ‘sturday, and stopped at ---- The subject which Kossuth has chosen for his lectures in Glaxyow is. “The Finger of God in History.”’ -.++ Hon. R.K. Meade, Va; RK. Meade, jr., U.S.A; Com. W_K. Taylor, Capt. Walker’ and Dr. Woodworth, U. 8. N., and Capt. Covendy, N_Y., are at Willards’. -... A current on dit in this city is that a duet is again brewing between the editor of the Kich nd South and the nameless knight of the Enquire: --«. Rev. George H. Doane, son of the Episco- pat Bishop of y Jersey, was on Sunday last ordained @ priest of the Roman Catholic Church, Ja St. Patrick’ Cathedral, Newark, N. J .--- Charles Mathews, the celebrated E comedian made a brilliant debut at the B: iway Theatre, N. Y., on Monday night. He is notice able for amazing facility of utterance, versatilit in change of character, combined with grace an sefinement not often seen in eccentric comedy. lish WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Tee Moxetary Arrains or fae District or CorvmB1a.—The foolish financial panic that was rife here yesterday, has in a considerable measure subsided to-day. In all, quite $100,000 were drawn out of the District banks between 10 a. m. and 3 p. m. yestorday—B drawing, for the most part, only because A haddrawn. We did not hear of the declension of the Bank og Commerce to honor. the checks of its heavy depositors until after the Star went to press- That institution continues to-day to redeem its notes and to pay back such depositors as are supposed to stand in need of their money for actual and immediate use. In the mean time, we hear, its proprietors have taken steps to obtain from a distance at once. coin sufficient to enable them to pay off al the checks and drafts which they have so far dishonored for the time being. They, of course, continue to cash their issues on demand. The partners in the Bank of Commerce are well known as among the wealthiest persons in this region, and having determined at once to ob- tain all the actual money that may be neces- sary to pay off every demand that can be brought against their institution, the public of the Dis- trict will be satisfied that their embarrassment can be of but short dyration. The heaviest run of the day (yesterday) was upon the house of Sweeny, Rittenhouse & Co., which promptly met every demand of every description made upon them. That firm is composed of the following individuals, viz.: H. B. Sweeny, C. E. Rittenhouse, Ham. G. Fant, Mrs. Susan Ireland, Samuel Fowler, Richard Pettit, Wm. J. Herron, R. M. Boyer, John L. Dufief. As all of them are individually liable in al; their property for the obligations of their bank, it will not be saying too much to write that they are at this moment worth an aggregate of half a million of dollars above and beyond any possible indebtedness of their institution. With the exception of the three first named on the list, all are heirs of the well known Fowler es. tate. We understand that to-day, their bank continues, as yesterday, to pay promptly ali demands, and that it has been so fortified as to render its suspension impossible. We rejoice over the fact; for the banking-house of Sweeny, Rittenhouse &£ Company has been essentially a very useful institution in our midst, having been conducted with a very commendable spirit of accommodation towards the real business men of Washington of all degrees and in all callings ot trade. To-day, by the by, many who yester- day drew heavily from their vaults under the influence of the foolish panic, are re-depositing with them, we hear; which shows that the panic in Washington may be regarded as past and ne. ey the by, that we were correct in declaring the general business condition of this commu- nity to be eminently sound and prosperous, is evidenced in the result of the large sale of Washington Corporation stock made by Mr. McGuire, yesterday, at 104; and also that of the heavy amount of real estate sold by him at the same time, which brought capital prices. These facts show that there is no lack of money in Washington for all its legitimate business purposes, and that its moneyed men are satis- fied that the little flurry in their affairs can amount to nothing serious SLIPPED, BETWEEN THE Cup AND THE Lip.— As we mentioned yesterday, it turns out that, appalled by the interminable squabbles be- tween the competing heroes and their respec- tive backers, that Mr. Andrew Jackson, Jr., has repented of his promise to bestow that inevitable snuff-box according to the decision of those competent judges of heroism—the municipal councils of New York. We find in the Hera/d of yesterday the following letter to the chairman of the committee of the coun- cils deputed to superintend its rendition to Lt. Col. Dyckman : Merropouitan Horet, Monpay Morsixe, Sept. 14, 1857. } Peter Monecaan, Esq.. Chairman Special Committee. My Dear Sir: Iam here with the gold box left in trust with me by my venerated father, to be presented to that patriot ‘‘most valiant indefence of his country and our country’s rights;"? “to be adjudged by bis countrymen.”’ I regret, under the deep feelings and conflicting opinions which f find to exist, that IJ cannot, satisfactorily to my own sense of propriety aud deference to the will of my father, now venture to deliver this relic. Nothing will afford me higher satisfaction than the execution of th rust whenever the public opinion of the people of the State shall concen- trate upon some favored son, distinguished above all others, to receive this precious token, “in strict compliance with the request of the donor.”’ Until I cau thus execute the trust of the great and good man whom I represent, | must, under a sense of affection and , decline te act. I can but regret the division of sentiment and the excited feelings which seem to exist bere. I have therefore determined to return tothe Hermi- tage with this sacred memento of my father, whose wishes [ desire strictly to fulfil;and when- ever the public judgment of the people of the State of New York shall settle the claims between individuals it shal! be my pleasure at once to dis- charge the daty resting upon me by virtue of this deticate and responsible trust. Until I can satisfy myself I cannot hope to s: sty individuals or the public, but prompt action | follow clearly ex- pressed public opinion. In conclusion | willadd, that I know of nocon- test, or ee none, upon the first application for the gold box; but anxious to do my duty, I have decided at present to make no delivery of the box, nor undertake to decide between the brave and gallant centlemen whose respective claims are so warmly and asdently urged by their friends. . have the honor to be, respectfully, your obe- dient servant. Anpkew Jacxson, Jr. P.S. It is due to his Honor the Mayor to add that [ have decided on this course without hav- ing seen him, or having had any conversation with him—in consequence of his absence from the city—and hence without knowing what his views are upon the subject. A. Jackson, Jr. So the fat’s fairly in the fire. According te Alderman Van Tyne’s account of the circumstances under which Mr. Jackson came to his so unexpected conclusion, it was only arrived at after a hearty ‘“cry’’ over his dilemma. It strikes us that be has acted wisely under the circumstances by which he found himself surrounded on reaching New York. It was certainly never designed by Gen. Jackson that his gift should find its way into the hand of any other than a man whose personal reputation is in all things above reproach—an essential to the possession of the commendable points in the character of the gallant soldier. While we can know nothing of our own knowledge to prove that the individual contestants for the prize are not such men, in view of the fact that the parti. zns of nearly all of them strenuously deny to all but their own candidates the needful repu- tation, Mr. Jackson has done a wise thing in determining to carry that snuff box back to Tennessee. Tue News prow Uran.—The news by the last mails from Utah, exhibiting Brigham Young in the attitude of defying the authority of the Ge eral Government and threatening to annihilate the little army now on the way to that Terri tory, in case it may interfere with what “the Prophet’’ facetiously denominates the civil rights of his people, has frightened no one her® connected with the Government. As small as the force under Col. Johnson is, it is amply large enough to enforce successfully any law of the United States that Brigham may assume to cause to be set at defiance. Governor Cum- ming is eminently a gentleman of forbearance and diseretion, and will seek no cause what- ever of rupture with the inhabitants of the Ter- ritory. The public at large may rely on it, however, that when compelled to resort to strong measures to maintain the supremacy of laws of the United States, that will be done promptly and effectively. We repeat; no more discreet civilian than Gov. Cumming can possibly be found in the country, to manage such affairs as have now de- volved on that gentleman. Nor does the army embrace an officer better suited through his judgment, ‘knowledge of mon and affairs of civil life, and unvarying command over himself, than Col. Sidney Johnson. We predict that on their arrival out, Brigham Young will in- stantly change his tone of defiance, into one of Protestation that he has no thought of setting up a kingdom (of this or any other world) with. in the jurisdiction of the Government of the United States. Frou THE Sioop-or-War Piymours.—The Navy Department have dispatches from Com- mander Foote, in command of this ship, dated “Off Merian River, Siam,” June 16th, last. The Plymouth reached Siam, from Singapore, on the 2d of May last, six days from that port. Com’r Foote, and all the officers to be spared for such an expedition, accompanied Mr. Con- sul Bradley, the bearer of the treaty, in the King’s steamer to Bangkok, where they found ample accommodations provided for them by the King’s directions. Com’r Foote was pres- ent at the first interview between Mr. Bradley and the Siam Commissioners, where the treaty was first discussed, relative particularly to our Senate’s rejection of the fifth article. During their stay at Bangkok they (the offi- cers) were presented to both Kings, and were treated with distinguished consideration. The second King having manifested much interest in the ship, her armament, &c., was invited to go on board, which he did—his visit being the first royal Siam visit to a ship of any foreign nation. He was accompanied by a suite of twenty princes and nobles, and spent the greater part of two days on board, going on shore at night A royal salute was fired in his honor, the battery was exercised, and the ship maneuvred for his entertainment, &c. He sent presents of food and other necessary arti- cles on board, forwhich payment was positively declined. The treaties of Siam with the United States and the Western European nations are doing much for the development of the commercial resources of the nation. Sugar and rice are the principal exports, and, though the Siam ma- chinery for the manufacture of the former is most imperfect, it is very abundant and cheap— $3 or $4 per hundred. Several vessels were then loading it for the United States. The ex- port of rice to China is great, and there were then in port there six American vessels, besides many of other nations, loading it for Hong Kong. The Chinese are their agriculturists, mechanics and laborers. Com. Foote attributes to the influence of the American missionaries the formation of most of the late treaties of Siam with western nations, which, he thinks, are already enabling that country to progress so rapidly. Tue Deries ox IRox.—The Pennsylvanian, in an able though brief article, on the day be- fore yesterday, advocated a change in the pres- ent system of levying duties on foreign iron. It claims that the ad valorem system, as ap- plied to iron, is a most unfortunate one for the American iron interest, giving it least protec tion when it requires it most. That is, when the iron market is lowest abroad. There is truth in its position, we are compelled to admit, however much we areopposed to the continu- ance of the custom of supporting the General Government by indirect (custom-house) taxa- tion. Our theory maintains the entire impro- priety of “ protection,’’ direct or indirect, for any one domestic interest at the expense of one or all other American domestic interests. In the course of its remarks on the subject, the Pennsylvanian presents the following inter- esting statistics : ‘Since 1348, the consumption of that articie in the United States has augmented in an unprece- dented manner. The consumption of foreign iron and manufactures of iron, which previous to 1518 never reached, in any one year, the value of 9,000,000, amounted in 1850 to $15,600,000; in 1853 to $27,000,000; in 1556 to nearly $20,000,000. On the other hand the domestic production of pig iron made very considerable progress. From 1852, when it amounted to 500,000 tons, it rose to 1,000,000 tons in 1856. The domestic manufacture of railroad iron has as yet only reached about one- half of our annual requirements. But, consider- ing that eleven years ago we made no rails at all, this result must be regarded as exceedingly en- couraging. The value of domestic manufactures iron of every description amounted in 00.000; in 1850 to $22,600,000; in 1855 If greatly increased productions and greatly increased sales embrace evidence that the American iron interest is in a flourishing condi tion, then the statistics quoted above show that hardly any other American interest has so in- creased in importance of late years. That the production of American iron has not kept pace— notwithstanding its so remarkable increase— with the demand for iron in this country, only proves that we have advanced well nigh as rapid- lyin nearly all other arts and sciences, and in the work of national development, asin the pro- duction of iron ; thus compelling us to continue to rely more or less upon foreign supplies to meet a portion of the wants of our so constaptly al- tering national circumstances. To comprehend what that demand for iron really is, one must note the aggregate annual increase in the num: ber of acres of land brought into cultivation, the number of ships built, steam engines con- structed, tools, implements, wares, &e., of every description turned out, and indeed of every element going to make us a more popu- lous, greater and better furnished (equipped) nation,day by day. To expect the manufac- ture of American iron to keep pace with the na- tion’s necessity for the iron, in these times strikes us as preposterous. It could only do so, ifatall, under the stimulus of a positive and entire monopoly by Congressional enact- ment; by which hot-bed system it might be por- sible to divert speedily capital and labor enough into the iron trade, to secure a full supply of home made iron in a few years hence. The remedy, toour mind, would be far worse than the disease. Survey or Istayps 1x Lake Superior.— The returns of surveys in Wisconsin of the islands in Lake Superior have been made to the General Land Office, situate in townships 50 to 53, north of ranges 1 to 5, west of the 4th prin- cipal meridian ; embracing the islands of Mad- eline, Oak, Wilson’s, Bass, Presque Isle, Mich- igan Gull, Stemboat, Sand, Cranberry, Bear, Devil’s, Hamlock, Outer, Ironwood, and Shoal. Upon the northern extremity of the first of the foregoing islands there exists a reservation of 200 acres of land for the La Pointe and other Indians, guaranteed to them by the second clause of the second article of the treaty of 30th September, 1854, with the Chippewas of Lake Superior, for a fishing ground. Tur U.S. OnpNance (Practice) Sarp Pir- uoutH, Commander Dalgreen, was at Lisbon on the 18th August, ultimo, according to des- patches that reached the Navy Department this forenoon. She left the Capes of Virginia on the 7th July and anchored in the bay of Horta (Fayal) in seventeen and a half days. On the 29th, Commander Dalgreen again sailed—for Lisbon. The ordnance practice was of course continued on the voyage. The ship is healthy, and in good condition. At Lisbon there were no English or French men-of-war. A Dutch razee however, was there, and 2 serew eloop-of-war of the same nation, and aside-wheel steamer. The former was perform- ing the duty of » Midshipman’s practice ship. The screw steamer was a new vessel, and all opportunities were allowed to the Americans for her due inspection. She was very heavily armed, and seemed to be a most efficient vessel. Thus, she carried 30 guns on her gun deck, all uJ 30 pounders, except 8 shell guns. ~On her fore- castle was a heavy pivot gun, rigged similar to those of the British.’ The engines nominally of 300 horse power, can be worked up to 500, and using 35 tons of coal daily, works up -five revolutions.and gets cight knots out of the ship im smooth #a- ter, without wind. tf The serew may be hoisted, and prevents the mounting of a pivot gun abaft. The engines are of the trunk kind. Thechain messenger is taken around the capstan like one of hemp. On the Sunday previous to the date of this dispatch, the United States Minister presented Com. D. to the King, who held @ long conver- sation with him on the subject of ordnance, in which he appeared greatly interested. Tue New Yore Exection.—The New York Herald is striving already to secure the defeat of the able and respectable State ticket recent- ly nominated by the Democrats assembled in State Convention at Syracuse. Its ostensible reason for this course is the nomination of Judge Dewie over the candidate of the Wood faction. The fact that it takes such a course, after its recent vehement protestations of a disposition to strengthen the hands of the Democratic party as represented by the present National Admin- istration, whose future is involved deeply in the success of the Democratic cause, every where shows plainly that no more reliance is to be placed on its professions than heretofore. The truth is, it will sell—abandon any friend on the instant that may appear to be good poli- ey on its part. Itstrikesus as fortunate that it has shown its hands in the matter so soon, proving that its sudden pretentions to Demo- eratic party sympathies are worth about as much as those of the New York Times—not a bit more. Tue Navat Courts or Inquiny.—To-day, before Court No. 1, in the case of Mr. March, Lieut. C. M. Morris and Commander S. 8S. Lee were examined on the Government’s behalf. Before Court No. 2, the case of Lt. Hunter being still in progress, to-day, Commander Tay- lor and Lt. Watson were examined on the ap- pellant’s behalf. + Before Court No. 3, in the case of Lt. Glas- son, to-day, Capt. Adams, Purser Mitchel and Lt. Reid were examined on the Government's behalf, and Commander Hazard for the ‘appli- cant. Tur Wacon Road Frou tHe Puatre River to L’eav qui Court, 1x Neprasxa.—The In- terior Department have letters from Mr. Sites, the Superintendent of the construction of this work, dated Omaha City, Sept, Ist, inst. He was confident of ability to complete the cor- struction of the whole work by the time the winter may fairly set in, and at a cost within the amount now available for it. By the 15th proximo, the whole road will have been located and a large number of the bridges will have been finished. Lignt-Hovse Keepers Appointep.—Simon C. Teeple to be keeper of Point Iroquois light- house, Mich., vice Charles Caldwell, resigned— salary $350 per annum. Gilman Chase to be keeper of Grand Tra- verse Bay light-house, Mich., vice Philo Beers, removed—salary $350 per annum. AccerTep.—We hear that the President yes- terday formally accepted the resignation of Mr. Justice Curtis, of the Supreme Bench. ——_2+e-________ The Baltic’s Mails. The mails by the Baltic bring interesting de- tails of the _—_- of the war in India. The London Daily News says : “We learn from one of Col. Neill’s letters that the mutineers in his district have expended their percussion caps, and were converting their deto- uators into matchlocks. A cassid from Lucknow is said to have declared that the mutineers there were in want of shot, and were reduced to the necessity of firing stones fromthe guns. At Del- bi, too, percussion caps appear to have been want- ing, and the smail arms men from want of ball were using slugs made of electric telegraph wire. It is also reported that latterly, having no fuses for their shells, they had been obliged to have recourse to some very inadequate substitutes. This is a serious disadvantage, under which it was from the beginning obvious that the muti- heers would soon come to labor.”? SHARP FIGHTING. A correspondent, speaking of the siege of Del- hi, says: The sharpest fighting we have yet lad was on the 23d of June. “This was the 100th anniversary of the battle of Plassey, and the day predicted for the termination of our rule in India. They fought from half past 5 a. m., until balf-past 6 p. m.and lost a yreat many men, 700 or 900 at least. On our side there were about 150 killed and wounded— more than we can spare. There was another sharp skirmish on the ) another on the 4th in- stant, and again on the 9th, on which last occa- sian the mutineers were weil punished. They had made themselves quite drunk with a native drug called ‘‘bhang,’’ and consequently more courageous than usual, and charged our men two and three times at one of our batteries. A small party of the 60th Rifles killed in one xpot 50 men, and 60 men of the Guides Corp killed 50 in anoth- er, Altogether they must have lost that day 600 men. Many of our men were so done up that they sank down on the road, even under fire, dead beat, and went to sleep. There were also several cases of sun-stroke THE AFFAIR AT AGRA. On the 4th of June the Kotah Contingent, mus tering some 700 strong, all of three arms, who were brought into cantonments with the idea they could be trusted, mutinied and shot their sergeant major, the officers having all escaped tok to cantonments, from the place about three miles off, where they were ordered to form an advance post. Seeing that matters were becom- ing serious, the Lieut. Governor was induced to remove into the fort, when a bloody battle fol- lowed between the Kotah Contingent (who had been joined by the Neemuch mutineers and other rabble,) and the 3d European rey iment, and 70 or 80 volunteer mounted horse. The action lasted about two hours and a half, but owing to one of our tumbrils blowing up fromashot from the enemy, we found ourselves short of ammunition before the onng set in, and were compelied to retreat into the fort, which was effected in the most orderly manner, after which almost every house in the sd Baie sacked and burnt. Even the Government house did not escape the general spoliation. MASSACRE AT CAWNPORE. ‘The massacre at Cawnpore, of which some particulars were received, is probably the most treacherous and bloody act ever recorded in the history of any country. In the small fort at this place, some nf English troops, with over 300 wo- men and children, had taken refuge under the or- ders of Sir Hugh Wheeler. The extensive plain without the fort swarmed with thousands the ferocious mutineers under the command of Nena Sahib. The besieged waited and waited, but in vain, for relief. At last, Sir Hugh, on whom the hopes of all rested, fell, mortally wounded, in one of the gallant sorties that he had made inst such fearful odds, and, with starvation — them in the face, the garrison then surrender on the condition that they might descend the river as far as Allahabad. No sooner, however, had they got into their boats than Nena Sahib shot down every man, woman and child. Not one escaped. General Havelock su! uently ar- rived at the head of 2,000 British troops—too late to prevent the massacre, but not too late toavenge it. Cawnpore was retaken, and Nena routed in two engagements. At latest dates he was in his intrene om camp at Bithoor, where General Hav- elock was preparing to attack him. CHINA. ‘The Hong Kong correspondent of the London Times, writing on the Sth of July, gives the fol- eek as the course resolved upon by Lord gin: ea few days after this mail has been despatch- ed the Calcutta, the Shanuon, the Pearl, the In flexible, the Hornet, and two gunboats, will pro- ceed Northward to rendezvous at Shanghal, and to proceed thence to the mouth of the river Pei- ho, on which river Pekin stands. “Arrived at the nearest point to the capital, Lord Elgin will despatch to the authorities for transmission to the Emperor a letter requiring the Emperor within a specified time either to re- udiate the acts of his officers at Canton. If the Bourt of Pekin repudiates Jeh, and pays compen- sation for past injuries, and gives security inst their recurrence—well. If, as is most probable, either no notice be taken of the letter or a dispo- sition be shown to Coag the Embassador in questions of ceremonial, Lord Elgin will declare war and thus relieve the relations of thetwo l~ ers from their present anomalous position. ton will Seen aoe ied, the t dari rts Ww unnecessarily ini with but such further jbecerct will be taken as may be necessary to ing the of Pekin to 5 The same letter states that a oung American named Eli has been tried at ong Ks for piracy murder. He was acquil a but found guilty of pi tenard to trary Sou tori, ‘was sen- Immense Suszvre of Onscenxn Works. This morning Officers Walsh, Burchell, Davis, i Wtliee, Houston and Delay, ofthe Court of Gen USTICE TO ALL? important re — Sincene publlestions of theman George Acker | FIRSE PIREMED'= Baus o rum, man, the publisher of the filthy sheet called Venus Miscellany 9 ~ ©* ia, St 3) \bered, was arrested tbe ‘al Seastame o Seng Nee Oc bit on 3 not te the m 1 ily- Seti taee apeeeetectaes Femonstrances of Rev».C. J. Warren. The leni- be a Justice Osborne found its fitting climax this morning, when the next issue of Venus Mis- cellany was selzed on the printing press of eon ie, No. ee street. a the The doors being’ brok weral thoussed ONE DOLLAR—edmitting s Gentleman broken open, several t! and ies of the Miscellany were found, together ee writs twenty diferent works of the vile charac: | JY gree” de hgkgmpras,” fed: Pare, ser, comprising several thousand volumes, The | © je 11,12,14,16.17 list of the subscribers to these works were found. DD FE aa _ Its a dinzracefal fact, that out of 3,200 subserib- | ()) nwo Rall. ers, were ™ also — 7 a wee crempoyed In ™ witching th ng thepheets ofthe Fon, a » MUSIC AND DANCING. works in . = ONDAY EVENING, Sept. 14th, Ackerman has disap red but will be arrested Last ~ night but three of The ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS under the personal supervision of Mr. Jno.Wxi.s, iz Inn variety of Mesienl aad Comte ; CHANGT. OF PROGRAMME EVERY NIGHT In which they will introduce PET ELEPHANTS, their wonderful feats. Admission Twenty-five Ci 5 Doors open a. Sommnencing aif, am concluting ° before night.— V. Y. Times, of yesterday. —_—_ AMERICAN InveNTIvE Gayiva 1x Etrops.— Whitworth & Co., of Manchester, Eng , are now constracting fot R. Hoe & Co., of this city, twoof ‘their famous ten-cylinder Pree Presses for the London Times, similar to that which Mess:s. Hoe & Co. are themselves constructing in this city for the Tribune. The same Manchester firm are also aeneirercsing one: of Hoe & Co.’s six-cyl- inder presses for London Morning Star.— Also, another for the Manchester Times and Ex- aminer. Messrs Hoe & Co. are likewise person- ally constructing in this city one of their six-eyl- tnder prenes for a new illustrated weekly, to ap- pear about Christmas In London: also, afour-cy!- | Se7aANTED—A WHITE WOMAN we Gol, inder press (like the older and slower of our two kag Ae : cmaitt 1AN, eae presses) for the Manchester Guardian—making fasepetie. Apply at No. 445 13th street, between six in all of Hoe’s power presses now being con- | F ad F. att strneted for leading British journals —N. ¥. Tri- bune. if A man named Thomas Allen, in New Or- leans, on the evening of the 2d instant, returned home somewhat intoxicated, and seized his little boy, about six yearsold, and dashed his head upon ANTED.—A good Woman Cook and a Pi Man. Apply at the Keystone Hotel. pA 3 fh — OR COPYIST.—A writes & plain and rapid yr » feman who n id o the hearthstone, causing such injuries that the | forthe pross. Public documents ovpieo in the be. child cannot live. est manner and with dispatch. Addres« B C.. box Sr. £ep 16-e03w"* NATIONAL GUARD, ATTENTION. — 10 MEDICAL MEN.—A Young Gentiemar, lem ‘ou are heretls notified to attend a meeting T about to commence rse of real atudies cU'the Company, ‘THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, | st Washington. would be pleased to Jevote his spare Busises claiming the attention of very member wii tame, for the first year, to the services of an estab = ones: forward Sor gonside ath eas : lished practitioneer, for the « of ecommoudations boardi + ods: aud the comforts of a home. Ad- SEVENTH COLLON, PARTY OF THE diame Whore i... ‘a OR’ ERN IBERTIES 18 20) ANY, nN 4 7 E. y Will take placoon THURSDAY EVENING. the | WWANZED.CA neatly FURNISHED DW Itth instant, at their Hal and 1 it it y CED i G er CENTS -edsittings Geatenen COLLECTOR’S OF FICE, City Hatt, ., situated betw: enn. avenue rnd ines. and Yard of couventent ‘ies, presevred site, a . Bnd will be taken onreut or lease. Adareee Bi office. se 4 iw* uly 15, 1857. ANTED—By a MARRIED MAN, a situation NOTICE TO TAX PAYERSpEpUc | WA pets a ny , LION FOR PROMPT PAY MENT—No- | Saleaman of Nesatant Hook keener, He hae ton. tice is hereby given that the Taxes dag J =e in the various a are now due. iy! ie of i X deduction of 10 per cent. is allowed by law forthe | Chute business. The best of references can be current your on or before the Isth day of Sep- | ington city. fe i4-eotw y 25-eotf teats ear a Ww A liberal interest will heh a deed of trust on three houses and lots for security. Address stendemey of D. R. H., Star Office. se 12-4t* A ZOUNS. LADY, who has been taking lesson: rom the best teachers in the city.and who fe herself competent to teach Music and Sineing de irous of ok a few priva e Scholars, ora Class ina school or uly. Has no objection to co THE MISSION FAIR.—The Fair of the M. P. «burch. under the ey. J. R. Nichols, now beicg held at Temperance IT.1l on E street, between Ninth and Tenth streets, Will be openevery evening this week. Withers’ Band will be present evening to enliven the scene. As this Fair isto sid im paying off the debt of the h ‘ made to the tothe country. Terms $8 per querter. Apply at 435 lout to stein The atten ie one af deserved merit, | i steoct at addmes a note te Mines ce Bene gad we — a voles a night! the Post Office. = te mu interest and gratify. Interest Sip Rae BE les! Interesting Edibies | “Tatereating Susie! WASTED In the family of s gentleman reading and lots of fancy Sxings. Follow the © Gtar light” | oo) Sen cus brine eons pain SOE: and all will be right. se 14-4t-MWTh&P uaty, ond shenalineen Sal Hall Bee ‘oeend NOTICE.—Any person wishing to adopt a | regular wages. Apply to J. P. CRUTCHETT. oor- Fear little BOY, age from four to ten years, | ner of 6th and D streets. iy 15-0f or fora term of years. He would be useful to any one in the country wanting aa active boy. None need apply but such ns are able todo good part by him. aR ress Box at this offi es LOST AND FOUND. 14-3t* = es *° OST.—A Kinz Charles female SPANIEL, of 37 PLEASANT. INGS.—The Ladies of brown or dark color. The finder is re- fas Panton ance SEAL GS Guid sellont | Questodie return berto J. PILLING ithe, Hall, on MONDAY EVENING, Sept. 2ist, for | ward. ™ Or 80d Feoeivea liberal re = the extinguishment of the debt of their Church. fitted The Hall will be peer reins Bmeesapln fre be ioreees @ great variety of articles ol ward exposed the music of Withers’ band will it in each ear, and the left ear cro; tp du cook evening! and Gvery thing, fv nes abel oe | Beak ofiemisenae wpite serine. smb ng; very thing, in fine, % re 1 Woll attended to that can insure success. to JOHN COUNTEE, I street north side, The Ladies will be find to welcome their friends | 14th and 15th streets. and the public to the pleasant scene prepared for WE = AME ON THE PREMISES of G tion. “Bs ors open nt E2solslock inthe evening. Crete worth ot the. Park Hotel, 7h ingle admission, Twelve Cents; Season ti b * vias Coa .DELPHIA ICE CREAM: pot Ren er seen te rea = r A el EAM al e BO two fore 1; er gallons PUILADELTHIA CAKES of | owner of the above ia ~y iy come forward, ve erty, charges, TCE CREAM DEPOT, corner of 12th and Fi and takeherawsy. se a ~ streets. __sel2-Im* | sel6-st* __GEORGE E. MOoRP._ REWARD.—I will give one $100 $e dred byterian Church will hold a Fair on the 1em: AIR—The Ladies of the Lewinsville ‘ es! 170 and Igth inst.. at Lewinsville, 23, mules above liars for the apprebension of fey, for th f the debt 3 mmornitg, Sd gp Langley, for the purpose of paying the debt due on instant, if taken the paraonage of said Chureh. inner and Re- | limits of Charies county, snd $50 if taken in freshments "will Charles county—in eitier caserto he tanwche be provided each day, and a collec- jection of useful and Fenoy Articles otfered for sale, Fair opens at 10 o'clock a. m. 2 Lewinsville is in Fairfax ecg Va., 8 miles rom Georgetown, D.C., via Little Falls Bridge and Langley, and 12 miles from Alexandria, Va. se i2 6t* NOTICE.—Having been informed that oer- X z tain persons are in the habit of collecting and gathering together the Botties which containor have contained our beverages, and puttiug therein an arti cle made by others than ourselves, and then dispos- ing of such article on the faith and credit ofour name stamped on said Bottles, ail persons are hi notified that such Bottles are our own property, a not subject to sale, and that they are delivered toour eustomers only to be that it is our frm home and secured so binck Negro. 5 feet 10 r 11 inches . rather spruce. Ashe went off fora slight provocation he ‘will no doubt try to make his w. ‘i ITCHELL, se 15-tf near Port Tobaceo, M: a » Maryland. _ OST.—As I have been legally notified Commissioner of Pensions that s BOUNTY. UAND WARRANT for one hundred and twenty scres, No. 90,021 was issued on the 10th of January, name of James Griffin as Private im Ce ree’s company, Virginia wtia, War ime, and sent to my adress of Berlin, Virginia. sno such Land Warrant*has never come to my hands,! to the owner, and as every reason exist that sad warrant has been jost, micsent, or stolen from the mail on transient from Washington city, D.C., to returned, and intention to prosecute tothe utmost extent of the fr it of ch the premises. | Berlin, V. >and the ehject of this advertise- tawreany infringment of WL RNY & SHINN, ment isto give due notice that I shall make mpplien. + Union Bottling Depot, # Green No a the erempled the Beales ion fors jeorgetown, D.C. juplicate after given aM wv. bos au 1S-w6w_ EDWIN BRADSHAW. Attors = OY'S CLOTHING, of all qualities, at very iow = PROPERTY FOR SALE. § WALL & STEPHENS Zi pS ENCE Fi prices, WALL & STEFGERS, SUMMER RESIDENCE stuee AM about two hours’ ride from the District ‘olumma, ‘This Farm contains about 409 acres, and lies benu- D se 16 lw int. Rear of our Old Stand. his ENTLEN ; = tiful ly fordivision. The owner will sell the wholeor ENTLEMEN’S CLOTHIN We are now I receiving our all sep! of CLOTHS, CAs SIMERES, anit VEST] és, of fine ities, which we will make to order in the most superior a » with or without the stock. inhed, bessden the. inmmiy reendence;s preet deal of is! s jarmt a it excellent frui fine horsesand cattle it, and some: cattle. ARNE, MC CNN AD TEE MERE" ON | “Phepce te provera forks healt isas Sad e- D street, between Sth and 10th, lightful water. ‘or further particulars ii corner of Fayette and D. C., or through the post je 24-w3m se 16-lw (int.j D RESS HATS! juire at his residence, streets, Georgetown, office of the same 5 GEO. M- BEB. Rear of our Oid Fat Stvxe 1857. We have just received 2 cases more of new and beautiful styles of GENTS HATS, which for $200 REWARD.—Ranaway from the eu sorely! (oattern quality, aud comfort, ean- 5 Smeg Denying near, Upper Nariborouy ~| . a Les «ol not be surpast 0. Hl. Be WHITE & CO-S, April, NEGRO MAN, DAVY “G Hat and Cap Stere, 232 Pa av., boul! about 27 years of age, 5 feet, 6 inches high—s between Sth and loth sis, | dark mulatto—has s large bushy head. ite, whiskers round his face, med. SEE HATS ets look. He may hire himself in the Distriet haske ‘Cheap for cash, relatives, or @ his way to some free as : he left without any provocation. I will give Two 1 ~~ APFENTION? — | takeustne Duetiet,or any other port of Maspinnde | ae is Tarneut © | and $90 f faxap in thie county, neither case he GEO. H. VARNELL, must be secured a0 nim. HOUSE, SIGN, AND FANCY PAINTER je 9-tf LLIAM J. BERRY. between 6th No. 51 Louisiana avenue, nerth side, BOARDING. t its up Ss wo k cheap- srtanta 8 ceniee aale d reduced eiae- | FROARDING —One inrge PARLOR, with a larga where in the rict. Having coustautly engaged Chamber attached. for rent on very moderate the services of two No.1 Sign writers, he is prepared | terms. They are handsomely furnished and hekted to fill ail orders in his line with promptness des- With gas; also. one large front Chamber aud one large patch. A variety of samples can be seen at my em- sised single Room, together or separately suitaite porium—Sien of the Large Eazie. se 16-5t for a family or a single gentleman. No. 468 Ivih FRESH ARRIVAL. between Daud I Be l4-lw —————>>——=— I have just received per steamer Maryland, an- OR SALE.—A well broke MULE, four years |, gentle and sound. W. Mule. Can bossmnnt ancy _. WRIGHT'S Union Hotei Stabies, other lot of those tine NORFOLK OYSTERS, which will be served up old rder, at pore ONMAMMACK’S ESTAURANT 0. Penn. avenu se l4-]w* Georgetown. DRAUGHT ALE, of a superior quality, always ELLA TRELAWNEY,.OR TIME WORK& on hand. : soles” | BAYGA DES! NEN, OF TIME Trey by S A CARD. 7. F. Smith, author of Minnie Grey, Harry Asbion, APE INVESTMENT.—The attention of the | &¢., just recerved, and for sxie ublic, and particularly the working man. who may, JOS. SHILLINGTON, foras linvestment, secure @ fine Building Lot, eon Bailding, stofthe Captel xe advectnement etter! | ae Snot eetee aes eas pitol, neh Ww: OYS AND FANCY GOODS, at Wholemile, ai fake place on the premises, TO-MORROW AP- | ‘T'OXSA! MeLAUGHLINA, Sale positive. J.C. McGUIRE, REAT STOCK OF GOODS dof to be fe Store, No. 20, between 8th and Sth sea, * McLAUGHLIN & CO. NIVES, SCISSORS, RAZORS, STRAPS, osiery,&c.,at ae 15 _ MeLAUGHLIN'S. PIRCES SI VE oO 300 RIBCES SIL ET RIBBON, ail ie Auctioneer. EW SUPPLIES OF GENTS’ FURN . N PPLENG GOODS ae Just received, by which we are prepared to pre- sent to our friends and the public, a complete and Superior assortment, comprising everything in the way of— Dress Shirts of Linen and Cotton, (White and ‘anoy.) Under Shirts and Drawers of Silk, L.. Wool, Merino, ‘er Fiannel, and Net Cotton, Half ee my ke, Ti Scarfs Cravats, locks, Ties, Pocket Hand'fs, Siik and Linen, Gloves, Suspenders, Dressing Robes. Canes, Umbrellas, c. Toilet Articles, &c., &c, ~All of which we will sell at the lowest prices, for N.'B.—No indisposition to sho effort will be to please all, and {CO te alcaen can. GEO. H. B. WHITE & CO’s Gents’ Furnish 80 16-006t__ 952 Penn. ave.. bet, Sth and inthrets, our sels 0 i Bi Pit ore, & full “F of Rich and Gloray M. R. RILE 808 15-lm cornet 8th PI Sentre k (CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, AND VISTINGS. In mney fall stock of Biack, Brown, Bive and ‘Teen Cloth, lack Doe-sk Fi lored C: vet, Silk and tatie Vestinge s enmerss Gi - RILEY, 5 OF po Centre Market, 200 POUNDS WOOLLEN YARN just JNJ opencd. waite: Seay. Black, and Fancy -colored Kaitring ‘WWE HAND BOO, “TICAL RE- Waite and Blue mixed Knitting Cotton. ene eetkts of Every Jey. Use--At Manual forte Napkins, Huckst = a Ween ae — Chemist, p 1st, Medical Practitioner, Mannfac- ni MR. RILEY SEA Anccrgiear ese | tn croc tei eis 5 le PAYOR & Maurys =| P tft owe se 15 4t ore, near 9th st. 1 Gruae & LOSANO ave the pleasure toan- lets; nounoe to their friends peers & wep . rs, Black S° wats, Suk _ ik Cre and and the: Ve just receiv: tah tou the om t nen ie i Baa asin Ob ghee eran J ihm all of i most ‘approved styles, w! oT EE mae =n pantie Se ants ee suneows. filled, - YS!—-TOYs!! TOys!!!— ve wont ™s egeeuneNecipeTe, | Tested a